Question: Why do gifts of all sizes matter? Answer: The power of The Wharton Fund lies in the energy of participation and gifts of all sizes are valuable contributions to its success. This collective abundance creates energy that moves the School forward by helping The Wharton Fund reach its goals.…Read More
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What is The Wharton Fund Loyalty Society?
Question: What is The Wharton Fund Loyalty Society? Answer: Wharton recognizes those donors who have given to The Wharton Fund – at any level – for three or more consecutive fiscal years as members of The Wharton Fund Loyalty Society. Loyalty Society members are Wharton’s most committed philanthropic champions who…Read More
What is the Benjamin Franklin Society?
Question: What is the Benjamin Franklin Society? Answer: The Benjamin Franklin Society (BFS) is the leadership unrestricted annual giving circle at the Wharton School. Members of the Society generously contribute $2,500 or more annually to The Wharton Fund. Recent MBA graduates, 0-4 years out, are able to join with gifts…Read More
Who benefits from gifts to The Wharton Fund?
Question: Who benefits from gifts to The Wharton Fund? Answer: All of Wharton benefits from your generosity. Every Wharton student—graduate and undergraduate—benefits from resources The Wharton Fund provides, as do all Wharton faculty. Gifts to The Wharton Fund truly have a global reach, supporting Wharton’s campuses in Philadelphia and San…Read More
How is Wharton Fund support used?
Question: How is Wharton Fund support used? Answer: The Wharton Fund advances every aspect of the School’s mission and operation by supporting programs like the Semester in San Francisco and MBA Leadership Ventures, along with facility improvements and modernizations, and cutting-edge faculty research in areas like neuroscience. Resources from The…Read More
Why is unrestricted giving important?
Question: Why is unrestricted giving important? Answer: While endowed gifts such as scholarships are important, unrestricted funds – like those raised by The Wharton Fund – are vital as they can be used when and where the School needs them most. The Wharton Fund allows the administration to respond to…Read More Why is it important to support The Wharton Fund?
Question: Why is it important to support The Wharton Fund? Answer: The Wharton Fund provides a valuable, consistent stream of resources that alleviate operating costs and the transferring of those costs to current students. It also helps the School plan for the future. < Back Where can I purchase Wharton branded items and/or apparel?
Question: Where can I purchase Wharton branded items and/or apparel? Answer: Wharton branded items can be purchased at the following places: The Penn Bookstore The Amazon Wharton Merchandise Store (note- domestic shipping only) The Wharton Clothing and Accessories Store The Wharton Gift Shop < Back
How do I let Penn know that my address has changed?
Question: How do I let Penn know that my address has changed? Answer: You may update your profile in MyPenn, an online community for University of Pennsylvania alumni. Access requires a valid PennKey. If you do not know your PennKey or need help please visit PennKey Support. If you have…Read More How do I let Penn know that my name has changed?
Question: How do I let Penn know that my name has changed? Answer: Name changes are processed through the Alumni Records Office. You may call them at (215) 898-8136, email them at DARRecordemail@dev.upenn.edu, or send a letter to them at Alumni Records, University of Pennsylvania, Suite 300, 2929 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA…Read More